The NCDC Board of Directors comprises community leaders from business and city government.
Chris Jewell
Chairman
Collins & Jewell
Robert Staley
Secretary
Norwich Public Utilities
John F. Mancini
Treasurer
Ascend Bank
John Salomone
City Manager
City of Norwich
Jeff BriningÂ
General Manager
Norwich Public Utilities
Swarnjit Singh
Mayor
City of Norwich
Shiela Hayes
Councilwoman
City of Norwich
Jill Zuccardy
Councilwoman
City of Norwich
John G. Harris
Councilor
Mohegan Tribal Council
Chris Larose
General Manager
Norwich Public Utilities
Cathy Special
Executive Director
Otis Library
Lynn Perry
Attorney
Lynn Perry Law, LLC
DeVol Joyner
Chairman
NFA Board of Trustees
Angelina Gardner
Owner
Uncle D’s Blazin BBQ
Rev. Benjamin Green
Pastor in Charge
Evans AME Zion Church
John Paul Mereen
Partner
Gerwick Mereen LLC
Bryan Hayes
Senior Vice President, Gaming Operations
Foxwoods Resort Casino
ABOUT THE BOARD
The Board of Directors mission includes assisting the City of Norwich in furthering economic development through capacity and leadership, business relations and development, and branding, marketing and sales. The 16-person board meets monthly to plan and initiate efforts that create opportunities for economic and community growth, and provide leadership and direction to the NCDC staff.